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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
1
The text imagines self-mockery by post-election writers and notes Democrats urged turnout. It then announces John W. Davis will return to his law practice in New York City and likely not leave politics again.
The speaker warns against extending credits on anticipated prosperity, suggesting that any supposed improvement may not materialize for western farmers and urging caution in lending. The tone implies skepticism about widespread gains and a conservative financial stance amid uncertain conditions.
Henry Ford and his kin paid 19 million dollars in income tax this year. He predicts a similarly large income next year but with far lower taxes. Ford urges voters to elect Coolidge.
A quoted passage questions the idea of moving forward after an election and suggests doubt about prosperity and good feeling. The speaker asks how progress can continue without turning around, signaling concern over post-election direction. The note frames the Register’s view on seeking a constructive path forward.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering last week J H Ver Steeg announced another corn exhibition to be held in January. Despite frost hitting Iowa’s crop the show will feature samples that could win sweepstake prizes in another state.
Senator Bursum of New Mexico, Republican author of the Civil War pension bill vetoed by President Coolidge, appears defeated or near defeat in his bid for reelection. The race centers on opposition to a law critics say will cost significant money to the big interests.
The writer calls out supporters of the Mc Nary Haugen bill for praising price regulation in farm crops while resisting applying the same market forces to other goods. They hoped farmers would propel opponents to adopt their own logic before the election, but the foes appear to be misled.
A letter argues that Pella witnessed three car crashes at one corner last week and urges licensing drivers as well as cars. The writer insists drivers should post a bond of at least 1000 dollars to indemnify potential victims before using public highways.
The article notes Roosevelt, the administration’s envoy who sent marines to clear squatters at the Teapot Dome site, was defeated for governor while other Republicans on the ticket won. It argues the result reflects a judgment on the administration amid its New York convention crisis.
The Chronicle argues the McNary Haugen bill will not meet farmers' hopes but could initiate ending the protective tariff. It suggests an export corporation may reduce tariff effectiveness for those profiting from it, notes farmers could have rejected graft but chose to support the tariff, and calls for aligning all classes economically, even if some remain on stilts for a time.
Not all voters of Dutch descent oppose women in office. Sioux county elected Mrs. Jeannette Hyink Teeslink as county recorder by about five hundred votes on the Democratic ticket in a county considered two to one Republican. Teeslink is a niece of Rev. H. J. Pietenpol of Otley and a former Central College student. Women candidates generally fare poorly with Pella voters.
The speaker laments slow gains in human rights and self reliance while condemning greed and corruption. For centuries people have endured despotism, hoping for mercy from merciless rulers, and the text ends with a stark image of slowly inching forward like a poor inchworm.
The Des Moines Capital critiques Senator Brookhart as rebelling against the Republican establishment. It argues Brookhart sought power beyond the party and opposed the bosses, while the paper itself shifted on issues like the League of Nations. The piece notes the party loyalty expected of Brookhart and questions political integrity.
A speaker praises a veteran army member while criticizing his political motives and party loyalty. He notes the figure’s patriotism and claims his strongest fault is grand-standing, citing his role in exposing cabinet corruption under Coolidge as a public service. The piece laments capital’s view of motives as partisan.
A newspaper compiles ad copy mishaps showing how commas or missing words twist meaning. Entries include Wanted rooms by an old lady with electric lights, a man to care for horses who can speak German, and a boy to open oysters with a reference, among other humorous misplacements.
Editor explains blood pressure is not a disease but a body signal. It rises with heart action and vascular resistance and can be temporary or permanent. Causes include infections around teeth tonsils sinuses gall bladder appendix constipation and overweight. Regular checks after forty advised.
The Jasper County Record notes a wag of fate as a coal hauler’s horse dies after a wild dash in Oskaloosa. The piece recalls 1896 politics with McKinley’s win, a Republican bonfire, fights, and a crater of bravado amid late-night chaos.
A Pella resident recounts relief from longstanding digestive issues after using Adlerika. The ad claims quick gas relief and constipation relief, stating that it often works in one hour without griping, and promotes Ideal Pharmacy as the source.
The three act comedy Some Baby stars Frank Bacon and debuts at the Princess Theatre in Des Moines next week starting with Sunday matinee. A scientist seeks the Elixir of Youth as his daughter and circle witness rapid, humorous misadventures. The play blends romance and wit with a lively rapid pace and a happy ending.
Marion county dairy cattle numbers climb per Blue Valley Creamery Institute figures. District shows 7.5 percent rise in cows two years old and over, slightly above the state gain of 7.4 percent. U.S. total up 6 percent. The institute notes growing plans to bring more young stock, and cites a need for 320,000 more cows annually to meet rising dairy demand.
The Iowa Supreme Court reversing a Marion county district ruling holds the First National Bank of Pleasantville liable for damages after burglars stole $1700 Liberty bonds from the bank vaults. The bank may risk its own property but must exercise ordinary prudence with others’ property.
The Pella markets list livestock and farm produce with quotational ranges from Marmera Cooperative Exchange and Pella Produce Co. including hogs at 7.25 to 8.35 per cwt and cream oats corn wheat and hens prices from local firms. Egg prices are shown by Farmers Produce Co with values for eggs and other items including ducks geese hides and roosters.
Twenty years ago in Pella and surrounding areas: Emily Carson, former wife of Rev. Post, died in Des Moines at 94. De Cook livery barn sold to Hamm Brewing Co. of St Paul. saloon planned on part of the property. Penn college beat Central football 45 to 0. Pella high lost to Pleasantville 26 to 0. Rev J G Lemen, founder of Christian Home at Council Bluffs, died. Quail hunting reported good. George Gezel won a Colt automatic revolver at a local cigar store raffle. City hall hose drying tower completed. First snow of the season fell on November 10. P C Welle died in Oklahoma City seeking health relief.
The Chronicle asks churches to submit Thanksgiving or Sunday service announcements by Wednesday noon the week of November 20. Entries must be plainly written or typed and ready to set, with no charge. Last minute submissions are discouraged to avoid space conflicts with paid ads and other articles.
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